Medical Definition of Extensor hallucis longus
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Origin, lateral surface of tibia and interosseous membrane; insertion, base of distal phalanx of great toe; action, extends the great toe; nerve supply, anterior tibial.
Synonym: musculus extensor hallucis longus, long extensor muscle of great toe.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extensor Hallucis Longus
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